Marantz SR7005 Network AV Receiver Details

If any product deserves the term “flagship,” it’s the SR7005 Surround
Sound A/V receiver. From HDMI 1.4a capability and internet connectivity
to control flexibility and loudspeaker-taming power (125 continuous
watts x 7), this receiver brings you the best of Marantz’s long-standing
devotion to extraordinary sound quality. It’s the answer for anyone
who wants to bring a home entertainment system fully into the 21st
Century.

The SR7005 connects to your home network, interfacing with other
connected components while putting you in touch with virtually
everything on the web. You can utilize third-party I/P control systems,
perform remote maintenance, and get firmware updates to make your system
work better!

Elegant Design

Simplicity and elegance characterize the SR7005. First seen on
Marantz’s Model 9 amplifier, the iconic porthole display, complete with
the Marantz “Star” symbol, provides “at a glance” status checks on input
selection and gain setting. The drop-down door hides a vacuum
fluorescent display, secondary controls, and connectors from sight until
you need them.

Fits almost anywhere

Barely 16” deep from front panel controls to speaker terminals, the
SR7005 fits where other receivers can’t – on a shelf or in a custom
cabinet.

Audio quality

With audio circuitry that includes our proprietary HDAM
(Hyper-Dynamic Amplifier Module) circuits, Current Feedback topology,
and seven fully-discrete, 125 watt amplifiers, the SR7005 provides the
dynamic music and soundtrack reproduction you demand.

HDAMs combine the short signal path advantages of ICs (integrated
circuit) and opamps (operational amplifier) with the superior sound
quality of separate circuit components. An HDAM’s size is
important, particularly in an A/V receiver where space is very limited.
Because HDAMs are discrete designs, Marantz engineers are free to
choose the parts best able to preserve the sonic details of your
favorite sources.

Current Feedback

Current feedback circuits usually exhibit faster rise and fall times
and higher slew rates than their voltage feedback cousins. (Think of
rise and fall times as an automobile’s acceleration and braking
capabilities respectively. Slew rate is analogous to a car’s cornering
ability.)

As a consequence, current feedback designs track rapid sonic changes more accurately and thus sound more natural.

Discrete Amplifiers

Each of the SR7005’s seven amplifiers is built with the finest
discrete components, not off-the-shelf “Power Pack” ICs. As a result,
each amplifier delivers 125 continuous watts over the entire audio
bandwidth for visceral bass and natural, unforced mid and high
frequencies.

M-DAX – Makes you iPod and MP3’s Sound Better

Marantz’s M-DAX 2, an updated and refined version of the original
Marantz Dynamic Audio eXpander, calculates just the amount of high
frequency information typical file compression formats remove – and then
restores it so you enjoy full fidelity when playing back MP3 or WMA
music files.

HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) has become the de facto
standard for connecting components in today’s best home entertainment
systems. The SR7005 fully supports the latest 1.4a version with six
inputs (one on the front panel) and two outputs. You’ll enjoy the
convenience of single-cable connections, the latest 3D technology, an
Audio Return Channel, and Standby Pass-Through. In addition, HDMI 1.4a
supports a host of other performance enhancements.

Connectivity

The SR7005 makes your home entertainment world far, far larger than
you imagined. In addition to conventional sources such as Blu-ray
players and set-top cable/satellite boxes, the SR7005 A/V receiver gives
you easy ways to listen to the music you’ve already stored on an iPhone
or other portable music player, show your photos on the big screen,
stream audio from a wide variety of sources, and enjoy music from your
Bluetooth-enabled devices wirelessly with the optional RX101 module.

DLNA

The SR7005’s Ethernet connection is DLNA (Digital Living Network
Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7 compliant. This means it’s easier for you
access and enjoy digital music on your PC.

The SR7005 connects to your home network, interfacing with other
connected components while putting you in touch with virtually
everything on the web. You can utilize third-party I/P control systems,
perform remote maintenance, and get firmware updates to make your system
work better!

Streaming Media

Access the world of Internet streamed media through various user
interfaces and software. Choose from 1000s of Internet radio stations
with vTuner. Listen to your favorite music through Rhapsody, Napster,
and Pandora. Share photos with flickr. In other words, connect!

Bluetooth Wireless Audio (with optional RX101)

Enjoy the world of wireless audio the SR7005. Just plug the optional
RX101 Bluetooth module into the SR7005’s rear panel M-XPort and you can
enjoy traditional Marantz sound quality from your favorite
Bluetooth-capable sources such as iPod, iPad and smart-phones.

In short, the SR7005 lets you build the perfect sonic environment so you can enjoy your favorite sources./P>

Video Features

Anchor Bay 10-bit Video Processor/Scaler

The ABT2015 10-bit processor, Anchor Bay’s fourth-generation video
engine, provides exceptional performance including transcoding,
deinterlacing, and scaling to give you the flexibility and convenience
once restricted to video professionals.

Thanks to this processing power, you can now connect all your video
sources, even legacy formats such as videotapes, and display their
outputs via HDMI on your high definition TV.

User Interface

New color GUI/On-Screen Display

Easy selection. Easy customization. Easy operation. Those are the
benefits of the SR7005’s new color GUI (Graphical User
Interface)/On-Screen Display. Simplified yet comprehensive menu
screens, liberal use of color, and consistent navigation commands make
it easy to choose the performance parameters you want and integrate the
SR7005 with the rest of your system.

Dual-line high density dot matrix information display

In addition to the main information display centered on the front
panel, there’s a second and even more comprehensive source of
information behind the panel’s drop-down door. This display shows menu
choices for custom setup and other data to help you get the most out of
your new A/V receiver. The main benefit? Convenience. There’s no need
to turn on your TV to set up or change settings. Do it all from the
front panel!

Custom Setup Options

The SR7005 offers a plethora of setup options. You can rename inputs
to match your system components, even skip unused inputs for faster
access to the ones you do want to watch. You can set volume levels for
initial turn-on, establish volume limits, and adjust muting to your
preference. For multi-zone operation, you can select different audio
sources for Zones 2 and 3, even add a different composite or component
video source for Zone 2. There are configurable 7.1 preamp outputs as
well as a second subwoofer output particularly useful in large rooms.
Input Rename, Skip, Level control

Tuner Features

In addition to over-the-air FM an AM broadcasts, the SR7005’s
internet capabilities will keep you audio-surfing for hours! To help
you keep track of all the stations you’ll discover, you’ll find a total
of 56 tuner presets (eight stations in each of seven groups). So you
can memorize your favorite broadcasts, even those from the Internet, for
easy and repeatable access.

Don’t forget the SR7005’s HD Radio capability either. Enjoy FM that
sounds (almost) as good as CD and AM that often outperforms conventional
FM.

Ready for satellite radio? So is the SR7005. Simply add a Sirius
home docking station (and a subscription) to get access to a wide
variety of exclusive programming. Remember that the SR7005’s presets
work for satellite stations also so it’s easy to tune in your favorite
shows.

Miscellaneous Features:

Speaker Connections

The SR7005 provides 11 pairs of high quality four-way binding post
speaker connectors. This lets you connect speakers for a full 7.1
system in your main room, add height and/or wide speakers to that system
and still have connections left over for speakers in different zones!
So when you choose different surround modes, or opt for stereo
throughout your home, or a combination of the two, you don’t have to
disconnect or reconnect any speakers! Just let the SR7005’s
microprocessor route the appropriate signals to the proper speakers and
enjoy the result.

RS-232C connector

This connector means your SR7005 is ready for the most advanced
remote control systems, even “whole house” approaches that integrate
heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, security, and
communications, with your home entertainment needs.

Other Custom-Install Features

The SR7005 provides a “Flasher In” jack for remote IR control
applications, a Marantz RC-5 remote input and output for complete
compatibility with legacy Marantz products, and an external IR
(infrared) reception capabilities with the optional RX101 module.

A detachable AC cord (IEC 320 2-pin type) and 2 DC “trigger” outputs
ease system connections while a backlight LCD pre-programmed/learning
remote control put it all at your fingertips.

And the optional RMK8003AV Rack Mount Kit lets you place the SR7005 in a professional-style equipment rack if you desire.

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I CANNOT USE BANANA CONNECTORS ON THIS PRODUCT

Monday, August 29, 2011 03:15 PM

Answer by a Your Electronic Warehouse Expert

You may not use dual banana connectors because they won't fit, however individual banana connectors are feasible for the Marantz SR7005 AV Receiver to use.

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